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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Released October 2015
  • Superseded the Sony RX1R
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony RX1R II Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony RX1R II, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was brought out 4 years earlier than the RX1R II and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up vs the RX1R II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Sony RX1R II

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 RX1R II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 RX1R II GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
ReleasedOctober 2015February 2012Fresher by 44 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k920kCrisper screen (+309k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony RX1R II

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 RX1R II 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 offers outside measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony RX1R II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs the RX1R II.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and RX1R II is 69 and 78 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and RX1R II.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX1R II will produce extra detail having its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography features
Sony RX1R II Portrait photography features
74
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
85
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
excellent resolution (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography information
Sony RX1R II Street photography information
55
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (550g)
73
screen tilts
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (507g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography features
Sony RX1R II Sports photography features
48
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
63
excellent resolution (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography highlights
Sony RX1R II Travel photography highlights
59
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
more heavy than competition (550 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
59
excellent resolution (42 megapixels)
great max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
heavier than competitors (507 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Landscape photography with Sony RX1R II
63
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
68
you can focus manually
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
excellent resolution (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging highlights
Sony RX1R II Vlogging highlights
24
really wide (24mm)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition (550g)
34
great max aperture (f2.0)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (507g)
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sony RX1R II
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Type Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-02 2015-10-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 200 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.0
Macro focus distance - 14cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 grams (1.21 lb) 507 grams (1.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 97
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 3204
Other
Battery life 400 shots 220 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $871 $3,300